Table of Contents

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Chapter 1

Preparing To Ride Your ATV

• Chapter One Objectives
• History of ATVs
• The ATV Community
• Learning the Characteristics of an ATV
• Getting To Know Your ATV
• Common ATV Parts
• Safeguarding Yourself With Protective Gear and Clothing
• Transporting Your ATV Safely
• Preparing Your ATV for Storage
• Chapter One Review Questions

Chapter 2

Learning To Ride: Basic Skills

• Chapter Two Objectives
• Understanding the Risks of Off-Road Terrain
• Alerting Yourself to the Causes of ATV Accidents
• Inspecting Your ATV Before You Ride: START-GO
• Operating Your ATV
• Positioning Yourself for Safer Riding
• Beginning To Ride
• Preparing for Riding Practice
• Practicing Your Riding Skills
• Speed and Stopping Distances
• Chapter Two Review Questions

Chapter 3

Improving Your Riding: Intermediate Skills

• Chapter Three Objectives
• Riding on Different Types of Terrain
• Riding Over Rocks, Logs, and Bumps
• Riding at Night
• Carrying Passengers
• Towing a Trailer
• Crossing Roads and Highways
• Chapter Three Review Questions

Chapter 4

Riding Safely and Responsibly

• Chapter Four Objectives
• Using the Buddy System
• Riding Within Your Personal Limits
• Preparing Yourself Before a Ride
• Staying Alert To Avoid Fatigue
• Riding Single File With a Group
• Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol and Drugs
• Combining Speed and Alcohol
• Observing the Code of Safety
• Using Courteous Trail Etiquette
• Protecting the Environment: Tread Lightly!®
• Children at Risk
• Chapter Four Review Questions

Chapter 5

Preparing for the Unexpected

• Chapter Five Objectives
• Planning for the Risks of Off-Road Terrain
• Using Maps
• Using Compasses
• Navigating With a Global Positioning System
• Training To Develop Survival Skills
• Preparing for Unexpected Weather
• Coping in Remote Areas
• Coping With Extreme Weather
• Chapter Five Review Questions

Chapter 6

Observing ATV Laws in Vermont

• Chapter Six Objectives
• What is an ATV?
• Riding Safely: Education Requirements
• Understanding Age Requirements
• Registering Your ATV
• Operating an ATV Legally
• Carrying Required Documents
• Meeting ATV Safety Equipment Regulations
• Responsing Appropriately After an Accident
• Obeying Law Enforcement Officers
• Operating an ATV Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Keeping Your Modified ATV Balanced
• Chapter Six Review Questions